The Fabulous Fifties
The 1950s
“A revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past.” (Fidel Castro)
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Munich Air crash
The Munich air disaster took place on 6 February 1958, with 23 of the 44 passengers on board losing their lives.
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Quiz: Casto's Cuba
The largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba is one of a few remaining communist countries. Test your knowledge of its revolutionary history.
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Brits were happier in the 50s
The British were happier in the 1950s than they are today, according to a new poll.